Coeburn High School - Reflector Yearbook (Coeburn, VA)

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ONE ON ONE The Blue Knight VARSITY basketball team dribbled their way to a 15-7 overall record for the exciting 78-79 season and finished a rousing third in the LPD with a 9-5 record. Everyone was very proud of the Knights who defeated every team in the district at least once. They were also third in the Coal Classic tournament, with start- ers David Pate and Billy Fleenor honored for their fine | performances on the court. The most exciting, heart-stopping game of the season was the home battle against arch-rival, Norton, when Coeburn won in thrilling double overtime by a score of 85- 83. Coach Harris’ potent squad was paced by senior Mark Holbrook who received an all-district award. It is said that Coeburn had the most potential talent in the district, but often lacked intestinal fortitude (guts). The team was well- balanced with all starters in double-figures and excellent talent coming back for next year. The JUNIOR VARSITY basketball team was outstand- ing under the coaching of David Lee. They had a district record of 12-2, losing both games to Norton, and an over- all record of 15-2. They became district champions by beating Norton by one glorious shot in overtime. These young sharpshooters should certainly be an asset to Coe- burn in the years to come. All in all, the Blue Knights had a great basketball sea- son and will be even greater next year! 28

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THE WIZ The Coeburn High School Forensic Team was - extremely successful this year. The sponsors, Mrs. Dorothy Quillin and Mrs. Coleen Bevins, were always generous with their praise and inspiration, and, if - needed criticism. Students were chosen to represent our high school in all nine categories at the district contest in Appalachia. Everyone placed and the first and second-place winners went on to compete at the Regional Forensic Meet in Wise. Five CHS students won first or second and became eligible for state- level competition in Charlottesville. There the Coeburn winners were challenged by students from all the state in the demanding Single-A category. Only one survived the ordeal that Saturday morning, receiving a proud © third place in girl’s original oratory. Group picture on the stairway from left to Te Monica Buchanan — Girl’s Original Oratory: 1st) in regional, 1st in district, 3rd i instate. Dorothy Quillen — sponsor. Sandra Hensley — Girl’s Poetry: 3rd in district. Tracey Perry — Girl’s Extemporaneous Speaiag it in district, 3rd in regional. Lisa Wilson — Girl's hes 1st} in district, isu in regionals. Kim Elkins — Spelling: 1st in district, 2nd i in regionals. Coleen Bevins — sponsor. J. K. Greer — Boy's Poetry: 1stin district, 2ndin regionals. Terry Bond — Boy’s Original Oratory: ist in district, 3rd in regionals. Craig Hawkins — Boy’s Extemporaneous Speaking: 1st in district, 1stin regionals. 30